This move proved to be very effective with a 30% decline in alcohol consumption however soon people reverted to illegal ways of producing and transporting liquor as criminal activities began to rise. Although there have been certain advancements since the prohibition none of them have had serious implications on how alcoholic beverages are perceived. It is however important to note that commercialization and globalization has made it easier for consumers to enjoy a wider variety of liqueurs spirits and other alcoholic beverages. Improve your memory? Lift your mood? Relieve tension? A growing market of "functional health beverages" enhanced with herbs and other ingredients promise to improve your health. But do these drinks really offer health benefits? Judging by the reaction to these products the answer is a resounding yes.

Lemonade and fruit juice contain plenty of sugar and high fructose corn syrup. In terms of the effects on your health these drinks are very similar to sodas. Too much lemonade and fruit juice can increase your risk of weight gain as well as chronic degenerative diseases. If you are craving lemonade try making fresh lemonade. This will be lowest in fructose. If you need to add a sweetener stick with stevia and avoid sugar as well as artificial sweeteners. 5. Sweetened Iced Teas. Sweet teas are another summer staple. However sweet teas are a summer beverage that you should be avoiding. It is a common misconception that sweetened iced teas are healthy for you just because they contain tea. Yes tea can be a great source of antioxidants. However sweet teas contain excessive sugars that are not great for your health. One glass of sweet tea can contain up to 22 percent sugar. With sugar levels this high drinking sweetened iced teas can actually contain twice the amount of sugar as one can of soda.

The Sickness Industry has little to do with preventing illness being stronger or healthier which increases the popularity of the functional health beverages and food products. People are tired of popping pills for everything that ails them and are taking a more holistic or as some say looking at alternative health treatments rather than the traditional medical care that most of us have grown accustomed to. The Wellness industry is going through a boom. Before the end of this decade it is estimated that the Wellness industry may surpass the dot.com revolution. This is an exciting time. Whether its drinks or spreads yogurts or desserts functional foods and beverages are among the fastest-growing categories in the food industry. If this looks like the 80s all over again this newly discovered health trend has got to be the strongest yet.